Ecclesiastes 10:1-7

English Standard Version

10 Dead flies make ^(A)the perfumer's ointment give off a stench;
    so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
^2 (B)A wise man's heart inclines him to the right,
    but a fool's heart to the left.
³ Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense,
    and he ^(C)says to everyone that he is a fool.
⁴ If the anger of the ruler rises against you, ^(D)do not leave your place,
    ^(E)for calmness^[a] will lay great offenses to rest.